Thursday, February 11, 2016
Brooklyn Community Foundation Announces Realigned Program Areas: Youth, Neighborhoods and Nonprofits
Brooklyn Community Foundation has made significant progress over the past year.
After gathering and analyzing input from nearly 1,000 participants in our 2014 Brooklyn Insights project, the foundation created a new vision, mission, and strategy that resonates not only in our neighborhoods but around our nation. The organization is targeting the most critical issues of our time, from immigration and criminal justice reform to the future of our youth.
This approach—to lead and learn by putting the voices of our community at the forefront—made waves among our foundation peers, garnering us the prestigious 2015 Impact Award from the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy. It also helped inspire our generous donors to give over $1 million to our Community Fund last year.
Now it’s full steam ahead. The launch of three core focus areas—Youth, Neighborhoods, and Nonprofits—and the distribution of more than $4.2 million in grants in 2015 has laid the groundwork for even bolder steps in the year to come.
Here’s a look back, and a look ahead. . .